The salary statistics and trend of economists in the industry of oil and gas extraction are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare economists salaries in different industries within the mining sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $58,330 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $87,620 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $112,440 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $148,580 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $187,050 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for economists in the industry of oil and gas extraction. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) economists is $187,050. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $112,440. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent economists is $58,330.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of economists in the industry of Oil and Gas Extraction from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $112,440 | -3.30% | 18.40% |
| 2016 | $116,150 | -5.43% | - |
| 2015 | $122,460 | 8.44% | - |
| 2014 | $112,130 | 10.54% | - |
| 2013 | $100,310 | 8.53% | - |
| 2012 | $91,750 | - | - |
The average salaries of economists in two industries within the mining sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of economists in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
| Industry | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Oil and Gas Extraction | |
| Oil and Gas Extraction | |
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